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New Redfin data reveals top destinations for buyer relocations

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Nearly 19 percent of homebuyers searched outside their metro in Q4, Redfin says. Sacramento, Las Vegas and Florida metros lead migration trends. Continue reading →

NWMLS wants to use a Zillow ruling in its battle with Compass

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The Seattle-based MLS argued that a ruling in a case involving Zillow has parallels to its own legal battle against Compass. Continue reading →

Assault on the MLS: How the Compass-Redfin deal threatens the open market

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This isn’t about one company’s competitive edge, America Foy writes. It’s about whether the American real estate market remains an open, transparent system. Continue reading →

Sitzer, Moehrl attorneys file new lawsuit targeting mortgage firms

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Three homebuyers, who are also military veterans, allege the mortgage companies’ referral programs led to higher cost loans. Continue reading →

Good news, bad news in this month’s numbers: Jeff Tucker

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In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at jobs, interest rates and more numbers to know right now. Continue reading →

Good news, bad news in this month’s numbers: Jeff Tucker

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In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at jobs, interest rates and more numbers to know right now. Continue reading →

The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)

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As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the U.S., many are opting out of paying for homes in cash. Continue reading →

How strict are the MLSs? Here’s how Compass saw it

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As it geared up to fight for rules that were favorable to its private listings strategy, Compass set out to understand where hundreds of MLSs stood — and to create a 1-to-5 ranking system. Continue reading →

Washington to consider requiring all listings to be marketed publicly

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INMAN EXCLUSIVE: A draft bill in the Washington State Legislature appears to be the next staging ground for the fight over how real estate listings are marketed. Continue reading →

Vija Williams named Chief Growth Officer at Realty.com

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As the company continues to expand its proprietary technology, data infrastructure and industry relations, Realty.com is formalizing its long-term strategy with the new role and Williams’ appointment. Continue reading →